Pope Francis names 21 new cardinals, including from South Africa and Hong Kong

Pope Francis announced on Sunday that he would elevate 21 churchmen to the high rank of cardinal, again putting his mark on the group that will one day choose his successor after his death or resignation.

The ceremony to install them, known as a consistory, will be held on Sept. 30, the 86-year-old Francis announced during his noon prayer to pilgrims and tourists in St. Peter's Square.

Eighteen of the Churchmen are under 80 and thus will be able to enter an eventual conclave to choose the next pope. The other three are over 80 and were named to thank them for their long service to the Church.

The new cardinals come from countries including the United States, Italy, Argentina, South Africa, Spain, Colombia, Poland, South Sudan, Hong Kong, Poland, Malaysia, Tanzania and Portugal.

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